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Turnbull survives leadership contest but battle far from over

Salvador Mccarthy |Tuesday, August 21, 2018

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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull could have leadership spill on his hands

Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership challenge Tuesday, defeating a senior minister in an internal government ballot that is unlikely to settle questions of his support.

Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop said she was confident Mr Turnbull would stay in the job before Australians go to the polls by May 2019. "Now there's a call for nominations".

Dutton immediately resigned from the home affairs super ministry, moving to the backbench where he will not be constrained by cabinet solidarity which has seen him lock in reluctantly behind Turnbull's position on the national energy guarantee and tax cuts for big business.

Dutton put his hand up to challenge Turnbull for the top job after the PM's risky move to take control of the party.

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